Salsa vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between salsa and basil
- Salsa has less vitamin A, copper, calcium, vitamin C, folate, iron, magnesium, and zinc.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 95% more.
- Salsa has 108 times more sodium than basil. Salsa has 430mg of sodium, while basil has 4mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Basil, fresh.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +301% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +842.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
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Water
~92.06g
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Other
~1.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 50% | |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.385mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 264µg | 26% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 4mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 177mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Folate | 19µg | 68µg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 3.17mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 64mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.15g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.389g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.902mg | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 295mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 2.65g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)